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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 240

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15361001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 61 of 62
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,500
Variant Est. Production: 45,000 (18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND DIAMOND CJ)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt or Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Jeweled Safety
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Wind Indicator: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7158.240G62.18S3016.188M109.O2527.L1997.19J88
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
203.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.48
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.133%
Registry Population: 16 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.52% Analyzing 473 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · May 12, 2023

Serial Number 15361129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 15361687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2021

Serial Number 15361118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 15361919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 15361463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 15361603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2018

Serial Number 15361463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 15361463 was reported as accurate.

pocketwatch101 111 · April 1, 2018

Serial Number 15361658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2017

Serial Number 15361794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2017

Serial Number 15361352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2016

Serial Number 15361485 was reported as accurate.

gravy6942 20 · April 30, 2016

Serial Number 15361623 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2015

Serial Number 15361687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2015

Serial Number 15361485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 15361624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2014

Serial Number 15361687 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 15361926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2014

Serial Number 15361687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2012

Serial Number 15361662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 15361213 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch